Job Title: General Labor/Firewatch - Shipyard

Job Description

This is a general labor/firewatch position at a shipyard in Seattle. The work will be performed on U.S. Navy Destroyers. The primary objective of this role is to assist trades personnel in performing maintenance and repair of the vessels.

Responsibilities

• Remove flammable objects from the area where hot work is being performed.

• Stand watch to ensure there are no fires.

• Perform heavy lifting, set up and clean up work sites, and move materials and tools around.

• Engage in activities such as cable pulling, banding cable, needle gunning, chiseling, grinding, containment, and trades assistance.

Essential Skills

• General labor experience

• Proficiency with hand tools and power tools

• Firewatch experience

• Experience in shipyard and ship repair

• Cable pulling

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Eligibility to obtain a DBIDS/Green badge to work on U.S. Navy ships

• Ability to lift 50 lbs consistently

• Ability to wear a respirator while working

• Ability to climb ladders

• Ability to work at heights or in confined spaces

Why Work Here?

Get your foot in the door to the shipyard industry. You will receive an OSHA 10 Maritime certification, Firewatch Certification, and Respirator Fit certification at no cost. Enjoy weekly pay, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a Health Savings Account (HSA), 401k, and paid sick leave.

Work Environment

Shipyard, industrial environment, all weather conditions, climbing ladders, working in confined spaces, working around tradespeople.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, Washington.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 31, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.